enjambment
/in'dʤæmmənt/
Definition
- Noun:
- The continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break in poetry: In verse, "enjambment" occurs when a grammatical phrase, clause, or sentence runs over from one line to the next without a terminal punctuation mark, creating a sense of flow and tension.
Usage
- Enjambment is a literary device used by poets to control the rhythm and pace of a poem. It can create surprise, emphasize particular words, or mirror the ongoing action or thought being described. The opposite of enjambment is an end-stopped line.
Examples
- Noun:
- The poet's use of enjambment makes the reader rush to the next line.
- A classic example of enjambment can be found in Shakespeare's sonnets.
- The line break in the middle of the phrase is a clear case of enjambment.
Advanced Usage
- Enjambment is often analyzed for its effect on meaning and meter. A heavily enjambed poem can feel more conversational or urgent, while a poem with little enjambment may feel more formal and measured.
- Run-on line: This is a common synonym for a line featuring enjambment.
Variants and Related Words
- Enjambed (adj): Describing a line of poetry that exhibits enjambment.
- The enjambed lines created a fluid, rushing effect.
Synonyms
- Run-on line: A line of verse that continues without a pause into the next line.
- Continuation: (In the specific poetic context) The carrying over of a syntactic unit.
Noun
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the continuation of a syntactic unit from one line of verse into the next line without a pause
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